First-Ever Beaverton Night Market

The Beaverton Night Market is a pilot project of Beaverton’s Diversity Advisory Board, and the market is hoped to be the first of several markets.

Similar to the night markets that take place around the world, the Beaverton Night Market will be a vibrant multicultural and family-friendly event.

During the evening, visitors will enjoy a night of diverse entertainment and purchasing.

There will be performances by Japanese taiko drummers, traditional Mexican dances, and the local Italian Indie-rock band, Mbrascatu, to name a few.

During and after the entertainment, visitors will be able to peruse through vendors selling food and handcrafted items from East Africa, Lebanon, Mexico, El Salvador, Cambodia, Korea, Hawaii, Latin America Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, Japan, and the Pacific Northwest.

"The night market brings back memories of the bustling streets, crowded with couples and families enjoying the night out. Beaverton Night Market is where you can 'taste' the diverse cultures that make up our city,” said Dr. Edward Kimmi, a member of the DAB who will emcee the event with fellow member Ruth Parra.

In addition to being a fantastic event, the Beaverton Night Market will also be held on the same day when the TriMet rail and bus lines are free in celebration of the opening of the Orange Line. Making it nearly impossible to miss, then, visitors will be able to travel to and enter the market for free.

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PSU Market

One of Portland’s favorite attractions is the bustling market held at the PSU campus. A year round market, the vendors come and go depending on what’s in season. This makes the PSU market one of the most varied markets in the city. There is also musical entertainment, cooking classes for children, and chef demonstrations offered on select market days.

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Kenton Market

Located in the historic Kenton neighborhood, The Kenton Farmers Market is the perfect place to spend your summer evenings. The market features over 20 vendor stalls that provide fresh food and entertainment to visitors.

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Moreland Farmers Market

The Moreland Farmers Market is a midweek market that strives to cultivate a strong sense of community amongst patrons and farmers. The vendors of this market are also guaranteed to be selling 100% local products that are direct from the farm.

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Buckman Market

Located in SE Portland, the Buckman Market offers friends and neighbors a chance to come together while supporting their local farmers. The market was founded in 2003 and is noted on their website as being an “important community focal point.” So if you’re interested in a healthy body and healthy relationships, the Buckman Market is the place for you.

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King Portland's Market

The King Neighborhood hosts a family-friendly famers market located in the parking lot of King Elementary School. Established in 2009 by the NE Coalition of Neighborhoods, this market has become a favorite spot to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner and has over 35 vendor stalls.

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OHSU Farmers Market

The OHSU Market offers patrons a place to feed both their bellies and their noggin. Feauturing food and educational booths every week, this midday market is a relaxing choice to spend your summer afternoons.

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South Waterfront Market

The South Waterfront Market is managed by the nonprofit, South Waterfront Community and offers a dynamic yet relaxing environment to visitors. Operating during the afternoon, the market is a great place to stop by on your way home from work to grab fresh groceries or hang out with friends.

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Beaverton Farmers Market

The Beaverton Farmers Market is one of Oregon’s favorite “hot” places for local food, crafts, flowers, and entertainment. It’s noted as being the “single largest, all-agricultural market in Oregon,” according to their website. Located in the heart of downtown Beaverton, the market sits next to a park that is a great place for the little ones to play while parents shop. This particular market offers Saturday Market, Wednesday Markets, and Fall Markets.

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Hillsboro Farmers Market

The Hillsboro Farmers’ Market is one of Oregon’s longest running agricultural markets, according to their website. Located off of the max line in downtown Hillsboro, the market offers over 100 vendors and estimates over 8,000 shoppers per week. Whether you live in Hillsboro or not, you won’t want to miss an opportunity to visit this market.

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Tigard Farmers Market

The conveniently located, Tigard Farmers Market is happy to announce that they will be hosting a Wednesday Market in the upcoming most. Of course for those of us who have been visiting the market for the last twenty-two years, the market will remain open on Sundays. Whether you’re in the mood to pick up some fresh, local food on your way from the library or dog park, or just wanting to meet your neighbors, the Tigard Farmers Market is an ideal spot for some much needed R&R.

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Shemanski Farmers Market

Located at SW Park & SW Salmon, the Farmers Market at Shamanski Park offers a great place to go to during your lunch break on Wednesday afternoons. Being close to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and Pioneer Courthouse Square, the market is also a thriving social scene for those of us who love to munch and mingle.

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Pioneer Square Market

Held in what is commonly called “Portland’s Living Room,” the Pioneer Square hosts a weekly, Monday market during Portland’s summer months. This is a another marketplace that many locals frequent during their lunch hour. There are over 30 vendors present selling everything your heart and stomach could possibly desire, from fruit to flowers to homemade cookies.

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Hollywood Farmers Market

The Hollywood Farmers Market is one of the few markets open all year round on Saturdays. This market offers food, agricultural goods, live music, and activities for kids. This is a fun way to run errands on a Saturday afternoon.

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NW Portland's Market

Like many of the farmers markets in Oregon, the NW market is so much more than a place to buy food. Operating on Thursday evenings, this market becomes a community center where locals can shop or mosey to their heart’s content. The market even offers a fruit-and-veggie bingo for seniors every third Thursday. For those of us who may not be early birds, this is a great market to check out during the upcoming summer evenings.